Ready to move forward

The Marketing Group (TMG) aims to build a major global force in marketing services, a sector characterised by a handful of major holding companies and a large number of smaller agencies. After a rapid initial acquisition phase, an entirely new board took over (Q416/Q117) with more capital markets experience and a steadier expansion strategy. A subsequent portfolio review resulted in three disposals and an impairment charge related to past acquisitions. This should give the group a firm base from which to start building organic, as well as acquisitive, progress. These moves have yet to be reflected in the market valuation.